Nature Finds a Way! A Buddleia Growing inside a Wall !

Описание: Discover how I found one of Britain’s most resilient plants that has managed to take root and grow inside a drystone wall. I explore the remarkable ability of Buddleia davidii to colonise cracks in brickwork, thrive on almost no soil, and transform forgotten corners of our towns into unexpected wildlife havens.
You’ll learn:
🦋 How Buddleia supports butterflies, bees, and other pollinators even in the harshest settings
🌍 What this tells us about resilience, adaptation, and urban ecology

Whether you’re a gardener, a nature lover, or simply fascinated by how life pushes through the cracks, this short exploration reveals the hidden stories growing all around us.

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Did you know - Scientific sources consistently list about 140 species in the genus Buddleja.
Gardeners often encounter only a handful, such as:
Buddleja davidii (the common butterfly bush)
Buddleja globosa
Buddleja alternifolia
Buddleja × weyeriana (a hybrid)
Many cultivars exist, especially of B. davidii, bred for size, colour, and reduced invasiveness.

🌍 Why so many?
Buddleja is a highly adaptable genus, with species evolving in very different climates — from tropical forests to dry rocky slopes — which explains its diversity and its success as a coloniser in urban environments.
If you’d like, I can also list the most common UK species, the most garden‑worthy species, or the most ecologically valuable ones for pollinators.

The best Buddleja for attracting butterflies and other insects is Buddleja davidii

Flowers & Pollinators
Produces dense, fragrant flower spikes up to 30 cm long, in shades of purple, pink, white, or blue.
Flowers from summer into early autumn, providing late‑season nectar when many other plants are fading.
Attracts:
Butterflies
Bees
Hoverflies
Other pollinating insects
(RHS lists it as a plant that provides nectar and pollen for a wide range of pollinators.)
Here’s a clear, well‑sourced answer based on the search results you triggered.

🦋 What butterflies does Buddleja davidii attract?
Buddleja davidii is famous for attracting a wide range of butterflies, thanks to its nectar‑rich, fragrant flowers and long summer flowering period. According to The English Garden, its blooms are “thronged by colourful pollinators all summer long,” including painted ladies, peacocks, and small tortoiseshells.
Below is a fuller list of butterflies commonly seen on Buddleia in the UK:
🌸 Common UK Butterflies Attracted to Buddleia
• Peacock
• Small Tortoiseshell
• Red Admiral
• Painted Lady
• Comma
• Large White
• Small White
• Brimstone
• Holly Blue (occasionally)

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